Paul Cardew Infusion "Quilted Sewing Machine" Teapot made in Devon 1994.

It is 22.5cm in height, 29cm in length and 16cm wide.

Personally signed in gold to base with "11 / 94' and code "T45/BT", with BT referring to Bovey Tracey in Devon.

Printed mark to base "Cardew Design, Made in England".

Good condition, a small glaze rub to the spout tip and the small winding handle on the sewing machine has been repaired.

Paul Cardew  is one of the world's best known designer and producer of novelty teapots. He converted his 19th century farmhouse in Devon into a pottery to produce his works from start to finish.

Note: there are now reproductions of Cardew teapots. Authentic original Cardew teapots carry the printed mark and sometimes the dated signature.